Sculptural Ring
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Pedestals
Alabaster
Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures
Iron
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
2010s Portuguese Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Flush Mount
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Dome Rings
22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist More Rings
14k Gold
2010s American Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Wedding Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Fashion Rings
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold
2010s Artist Solitaire Rings
Brown Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Black Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rhodium, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold
Early 2000s Canadian Mounted Objects
Resin, Fiberglass, Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Irish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Dome Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Artist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Artist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Band Rings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Polish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Polish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Zircon, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Artist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Band Rings
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s British More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Gold
2010s British Fashion Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Band Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Dome Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Fashion Rings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sculptural Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sculptural Ring?
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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